Forum: Engines & props
14 May 2002, 20:05
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,914
Going back to basics in relation to your "dream...
Going back to basics in relation to your "dream speed" of about 10 knots, the main problem will be the fact that as a rule of thumb, a boats approximate maximum displacement speed (in knots) is in...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 February 2002, 09:45
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,075
The current published information on the subject...
The current published information on the subject can be found at The Radiocommunications Agency (https://www.radio.gov.uk) . From the Home page you can find the info by going to the A to Z listing and...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 February 2002, 11:52
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,102
I seem to remember seeing the pic that JAHNO...
I seem to remember seeing the pic that JAHNO posted as part of an information package for a competitive rib event somewhere in the Middle East, if you find that site you may be able to get some info...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 February 2002, 22:25
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,516
You might find it worthwhile to take a look at...
You might find it worthwhile to take a look at Paul Glatzel's website www.powerboat-training.co.uk (https://www.powerboat-training.co.uk/) It appears to have good advice on choosing courses and if I...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 February 2002, 16:01
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,633
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Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements
24 January 2002, 18:45
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,463
I was getting an identical message (but for a...
I was getting an identical message (but for a different address)from efforts to mail a company that I mail frequently, it lasted for 2 days 3 or 4 days ago and only applied to some of their...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 January 2002, 15:31
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
You must remember Keith, the Millenium Dome...
You must remember Keith, the Millenium Dome proves that folks who live in the South have a sense of humour!
Having lived just by Land's end for many years its nice to see your picture of the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 January 2002, 14:31
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
re:RIBEX - Disapointing Brit response
Perhaps there is an electronic gremlin trying to perpetuate the myth that the Brits and French can't get along!
I did send you some info via the RIBnet messaging system yesterday as my email was...
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Forum: Engines & props
22 January 2002, 20:22
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,716
mariner manual
I have found a site which appears to be selling manuals for most manufacturers, some of them appear to be generic, covering a wide model range rather than specific model, e.g."Mercury/Mariner...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 January 2002, 15:26
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,716
Mariner website
Mariner are a subsidiary of Mercury and their website is at https://www.mercurymarine.com/cgi-bin/mercprod/MercuryHome/Templates/DotComTemplate.jsp?page_id=10
The site uses cookies, and this link...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
21 January 2002, 13:46
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,613
Checking on the US coastguard site (USCG are...
Checking on the US coastguard site (USCG are responsible for civilian GPS matters) their most recent published data, from a couple of days ago, gives no indication of selective availability being in...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 January 2002, 12:11
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,552
In praise of training....
As one who has taught the VHF syllabus, I would recommend doing the course and taking the test. It is now known as the Short Range Certificate (SRC).
There are many places where (as Alan suggests)...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 January 2002, 11:30
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
getting away with an all round white....
Looking at the colregs, the positioning would seem to be OK but as for trying to get away with an all round white light, that would appear to fall foul of Rule 23 (c) (ii) which states:
"(ii) a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 December 2001, 08:54
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,552
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 December 2001, 08:30
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 December 2001, 08:26
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,228
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Forum: Bits and pieces
19 December 2001, 11:58
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,861
Outboard Wanted
I have been contacted by some rather impecunious diver friends who are in search of an outboard.
Reliability is more important than age or beauty and they need something in the 50-80hp range.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 October 2001, 20:18
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,078
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 October 2001, 16:43
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,078
Deep versus medium V
I am aware of the argument which states that Deep-V will give a softer ride in lumpy conditions but requires rather more power to attain a given speed in comparison to a medium-v hull. What I have...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 October 2001, 15:42
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,808
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
10 October 2001, 11:04
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,723
I saw a Kannad 406S recently for £365 +VAT the...
I saw a Kannad 406S recently for £365 +VAT the normal being £399 and a Tron 45 S for £465 +VAT. I'm sure that a quick look in something like Practical Boat Owner would turn up a few more.
There...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
09 October 2001, 13:16
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,723
Oops!
Mea Culpa, I should have been more accurate in proof reading my post! It has just occurred to me that little EPIRBS are designed to operate on 121.5MHz not 101!
If you are particularly worried...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
08 October 2001, 13:26
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,723
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 October 2001, 18:27
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,723
Handheld VHF in marine rescues
A handheld VHF radio does not have a huge range for two main reasons 1, it has low transmitting power, your radio is 5 watts (compared to 25 watts for a fixed set). 2, Antenna height, the higher the...
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Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements
07 October 2001, 16:29
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,683
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